Jerry B. Grenfell

Jerry B. Grenfell obituary, Bark River, MI

Jerry B. Grenfell

Jerry Grenfell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crawford Funeral Home - Escanaba on Oct. 30, 2025.

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Jerry B. Grenfell, 67, of Escanaba, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Christian Park Village.
Jerry was born in Escanaba on September 6, 1958, son of Gerald Antone and Rosellen Ann (Palmgren) Grenfell. He attended Escanaba High School and graduated in 1976.
He worked for various businesses as a welder with his most recent job being at Marinette Marine.
Jerry enjoyed antiquing and restoring pedal cars. Being a Ford man, Jerry enjoyed watching and participating in the Kruisin Klassics Fun Run and other car shows. He was a diehard NASCAR fan but also loved watching the University of Michigan and Minnesota Vikings.
Among survivors include his children, Jessica (Justin Marsland) Grenfell of Escanaba and Jerry (Rachel) Grenfell of Bark River; grandchildren, Jaxon, Brenden, and Breanna Fernandez, and Jerika and Greyson Grenfell; sister, Mary (Dan) Richards; nieces and nephews, Jason Boyer, Michelle Cricks, Danny Grenfell, Jennifer Masters, and Kelli Stierle; several great nieces and nephews; he is also remembered by the mother of his children, Brenda; former wife, Patty and her children.
Along with his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kambria Grenfell; and brothers, William and Steven Grenfell.
A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Northtown Crown from 11 a.m. until 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that any memorials to be directed to assist with funeral expenses. Donations can be made by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net and using the Tribute Fund Tab.
Messages of condolence can be directed to the family at www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry, please visit our floral store. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Jerry B. Grenfell, please visit the Tribute Fund.

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